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David praises the joy of forgiveness and the burden of unconfessed sin. He urges God’s people to confess quickly, so they may walk in God’s instruction rather than suffer like the stubborn and rebellious.
Why it mattersPermalink
Paul quotes this psalm in Romans 4:6–8 to show that forgiveness comes by faith, not works. David’s relief through confession points forward to the justification and grace we receive in Christ, who removes the weight of sin (Matthew 11:28–30).
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I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the iniquity of my sin.